Photograph of Florence "Bu" Pleasant and Jimmy Ford after induction into the Texas Jazz Archives. Florence was a renowned African American jazz pianist and singer born in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1933. Jimmy Ford, also a renowned jazz musician,...
Foyt, A.J. (Anthony Joseph), 1935-;
Automobile racing drivers--Texas--Houston--Interviews;
Oral histories
A.J. Foyt, a professional automobile racing driver, examines his career in the race car business. He talks about the accidents he has have, the races he has won, and the people he has met.
Baker, James Addison, 1930- ;
Law firms -- Texas -- Houston;
Statesmen -- United States -- Biography;
Statesmen -- United States -- Interviews;
Cabinet officers -- United States -- Biography;
Cabinet officers -- United States -- Interviews;
Lawyers...
Statesman James Baker III examines his political career. He served as the 10th White House Chief of Staff during President Ronald Regan administration, and the 16th White House Chief of Staff during George H.W. Bush administration. He also served...
In 2008 Bettye Fitzpatrick celebrated her 52nd year with the Alley Theater as a company member. Throughout her impressive career she has played numerous roles. In this interview she talks about her life as stage manager and actress; the theater...
Houston Press Building, Houston, TX. Sign on post: ""New Home of __?__ to be completed December 1st."" Automobiles parked beside building: 1924 Essex Sedan; 1923 Model T Ford Coupe; 1926 Model T Ford Coupe; 1924 Model T. Ford Roadster.
Exhibit of Ford trucks and tractors with signs indicating that they are equipped with a Ruckstell axle giving 55% more power. Truck on wood ramp. Police office and one other on motorcycles. Carnegie Library in background.
Nellie the elephant stands behind a Ford automobile. The sign on the automobile reads: "This car donated by Raymond Pearson, Ford dealer. Help Nellie get a mate. Bid on the car. The proceeds goes to Elephants Fund."
Born in Houston, Peter Roussel followed his parents' footsteps in becoming a journalist. He worked as a Press spokeman for several Presidents and Secretary of State. After moving to Houston from Washington, he became a TV-Radio commentator and...
Arnold, Dan (1930-) -- Interviews;
Social service;
City and County Hospital (Houston, Tex.);
Harris County Hospital District;
Texas Medical Center;
Houston Urban League.
A native Houstonian, Dan Arnold grew up in the Depression era. Graduating from the Univ. of Texas in Law, he worked for Vinson and Elkins. Dan Arnold has shown an exemplary record of community service. He was involved in the City and County Charity...
Freeport National Bank, Freeport, TX. Automobiles in photograph (l-r). Left margin: unknown; facing camera: 1919 Cadillac sedan; blocked from view; 1927 Ford Model T Coupe; 1926 Ford Model T Coupe; 1929 Chevrolet Sedan; (at right): 1926 Dodge. ...
Contains the annual reports for the Public Schools of the Independent School District of Houston for the fiscal years 1917- 1918, 1918 - 1919, and 1919 - 1920. Annual reports contain remarks from the school district superintendents, reports from...
